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Question 1

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When Walter was released, Stevenson addressed the judge: “It was far too easy to convict this wrongly accused man for murder and send him to death row for something he didn’t do and much too hard to win his freedom after proving his innocence…

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Question 2

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Which of the following is the best topic for the chapter 13 “Recovery”?

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Asked by Shanie A #1249057

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Question 3

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According to Stevenson, what is the real question about capital punishment in the U.S.?

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Asked by Shanie A #1249057

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Question 4

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If someone wants to maintain “maintain the status quo “(Stevenson 189), which of the following would they be more likely to do?

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Asked by Shanie A #1249057

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 8/3/2022 7:49 PM

Question 5

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Asked by andre i #1088384

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 6/10/2022 10:18 AM

Question 6

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How does trauma increase injustice for black Americans?

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Asked by martin w #1116518

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 6/10/2022 10:17 AM

Question 7

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How does Stevenson argue that the modern day prison system acts as a continuation of slavery?

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Asked by martin w #1116518

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 6/10/2022 10:15 AM

Question 8

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Just Mercy, Chapter 2

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Asked by billy s #1242479

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 6/10/2022 10:10 AM

Question 9

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In your opinion, what were the two most compelling pieces of evidence that revolves around John D’s innocence?

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Asked by Ava F #1234342

Last updated by Aslan on 5/8/2022 2:36 AM

Question 10

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What cases led Stevenson to believe that immaturity and childhood experiences contributed to criminal behavior in juveniles?

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Asked by Joel B #1219797

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 3/9/2022 12:06 PM

Question 11

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Why did Stevenson believe that being an adolescent and childhood experiences contributed to criminal behavior?

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Asked by Joel B #1219797

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 3/9/2022 12:04 PM

Question 12

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Children going into audlt prison

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Asked by Cisco L #1190065

Last updated by Aslan on 11/9/2021 4:29 PM

Question 13

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Why is the black community so invested in Walters case

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Asked by Kaylaa L #1181893

Last updated by Aslan on 10/12/2021 11:11 PM

Question 14

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Why had Stevenson never before considered how devastated John's community would have been after his lynching? Why would things been harder?

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Asked by Mary R #1010128

Last updated by Kaila R #1180708 on 10/7/2021 6:40 PM

Question 15

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Just Mercy Questions

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Asked by Ryan W #1150355

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 5/17/2021 10:49 AM

Question 16

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Study guid

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Asked by Lana K #1148169

Last updated by Aslan on 5/11/2021 3:56 AM

Question 17

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"MASS INCARCERATION"

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Asked by Marie C #1116402

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 2/22/2021 12:51 PM

Question 18

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What do you see as the causes of Walter's wrongful conviction?

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Asked by Lauren B #1109249

Last updated by Aslan on 2/4/2021 9:17 PM

Question 19

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How does Stevenson say the system is broken?

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Asked by Lauren B #1109249

Last updated by Aslan on 2/4/2021 8:33 PM

Question 20

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What are the four primary institutions that Stevenson says shape the conversation around race and justice today?

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Asked by Lauren B #1109249

Last updated by Lauren B #1109249 on 2/4/2021 6:38 PM

Question 21

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Asked by michelle t #1070884

Last updated by Aslan on 11/5/2020 4:04 PM

Question 22

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What does the author find particularly striking about Walter McMillian when he meets him?

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Asked by Tristan S #1018507

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 5/9/2020 12:01 AM

Question 23

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Which crisis in the Alabama prison system was the author, along with the SPDC, attempting to remedy

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Asked by Tristan S #1018507

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 5/8/2020 11:50 PM

Question 24

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Which crisis (or crises) in the Alabama prison system was Stevenson along with the SPDC attempting to remedy?

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Asked by jocelyn d #987149

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 3/4/2020 7:48 PM

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